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Stop The Stigma, Farts Are Comedic Gold In TV & Media [Opinion]
I think of shows that have used these jokes such as Portlandia, Key & Peele, Rick And Morty, and even Parks And Recreation with the famous fart attack Jerry had. The mix of seriousness and utter bewilderment at the noises and smells that can occur is what makes it comedy gold meant to be put in shows and media more often[...]
The Baby: HBO Limited Series Trailer Ahead Of April 24th Premiere
In a world of expectations of women joining motherhood, comes a new HBO limited series, The Baby, taking on the topic with a horror-comedy twist For a trailer full of twists & turns, we eagerly await the April 24th due date… Photograph by Courtesy of HBO The HBO original eight-episode limited series The Baby, from creators Siân[...]
Shrinking: Harrison Ford to Play Shrink in TV Comedy About a Shrink
Harrison Ford will be playing a shrink, co-starring with lead Jason Segel in Shrinking, Apple TV+'s 10-episode comedy series written and executive produced by Segel and Ted Lasso's co-creator/executive producer/showrunner Bill Lawrence and star/writer/producer Brett Goldstein, who also stars in Ted Lasso as everyone's favourite foul-mouthed footballer Roy Kent[...]
Shining Vale Season 1 Episode 6 Review: Deals & Greg Kinnear's Butt
Sadly, there's some truth to dealing with ageism mixed with sexism in many industries, as it's particularly shown in Shining Vale with publishing, prioritizing certain genres over others (ex: YA novels over erotic women-centered novels). #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Source:[...]
Shining Vale: Mira Sorvino On Starz Series & Rosemary [Interview]
More focus and clarity on what direction (whether comedy or horror) to go in in a specific episode would've made this better The comedy and personality of the series continue to be great in certain parts, but the style of horror almost reaches but then finds itself slipping away before you can appreciate it fully[...]
Shining Vale Star Judith Light On Starz Series & More [Interview]
In a recent roundtable interview, Judith Light answered some questions from us about her character in the upcoming STARZ horror-comedy, Shining Vale Check out below what she had to say on the topic of her character, Joan Krueger, as a mother and the depiction of mental illness as well as aging But first? Let's get[...]
Shining Vale's Merrin Dungey & Co-Creator Jeff Astrof [Interview]
Shining Vale, the upcoming Starz horror-comedy series, brings in both a unique co-creator, Jeff Astrof, to the scene and a character navigating the trials of friendship & business with Merrin Dungey who plays Kam I got to ask a few questions from these two fascinating individuals about the upcoming series and getting into character. (l-r) Merrin[...]
Shining Vale: Gus Birney & Dylan Gage Talk Starz Series [Interview]
STARZ's upcoming horror-comedy series Shining Vale stars Gus Birney and Dylan Gage as the two Phelps siblings, Gaynor and Jake The characters move along with their parents, Pat and Terry, played by Courteney Cox and Greg Kinnear, to a large and old house outside of the comforts of their former home in Brooklyn, NY[...]
Shining Vale: A Look Into Upcoming Courteney Cox Starz Series
The horror-comedy series will premiere with two back-to-back episodes on Sunday, March 6 at 10:20 pm ET/PT on the cable network. Source: Starz The switches between fear and comedy come alive in a clip from STARZ featuring members of the cast discussing the question, "What is 'Shining Vale'?" and what is so special about the series[...]
Polite Society: We are Lady Parts Creator Directs Action Comedy
Briter-director Nida Manzoor is one of the most original new voices in British comedy The Channel 4 sitcom is one of the most original TV shows of last year, following the exploits of a female Muslim punk rock band as they try to get gigs and recognition in a world that dismisses them at best[...]
Shining Vale: Courteney Cox Starz Series Official Trailer & Key Art
Starz released the trailer and key art for their upcoming horror comedy that's part family dramedy, part homage to classic horror with Shining Vale, created by Jeff Astrof (Trial & Error, Ground Floor) and Sharon Horgan (Divorce, Catastrophe) Starring Emmy nominee Courteney Cox (Friends, Cougar Town), Oscar nominee & Emmy winner Greg Kinnear (As Good[...]
Dicktown: FX Animated Comedy Series Premiering March 3rd
FX has set the premiere date for Dicktown, the half-hour animated comedy series created, written, and directed by John Hodgman and David Rees The new season of Dicktown will premiere Thursday, March 3 at 10 p.m ET/PT on FXX and stream on Hulu The premiere and the four subsequent episodes on Thursdays will each feature[...]
the curse
Written by the multi-BAFTA award-winning team of Tom Davis & director James De Frond (Murder in Successville, King Gary) as well as Steve Stamp, Allan Mustafa, Hugo Chegwin (People Just Do Nothing), and produced by Shiny Button, The Curse is a comedy caper set in London in the early 80's focusing on a group of[...]
Murderville: Will Arnett & Guests Solve The Case In Netflix Series
The forces of improv and mystery have joined forces in the upcoming new Netflix series, Murderville, bringing us the chaos of comedy we all tend to crave Leading the series will be Will Arnett, playing a detective by the name of Terry Seattle, which honestly sounds like a perfect character choice for a series like this. Celebrity[...]
Soapdish: TV Series Coming, Hopefully Without Transphobia
Soapdish is a 1991 theatrical comedy with what's now considered a stellar cast that not many people talk about anymore It is now in development for a TV series at Paramount+ Soapdish is also infamous for being extremely transphobic in its final 15 minutes in the most awful way possible Here's hoping the TV series[...]
The Great: What if Game of Thrones Was a Sitcom?
The show's central dynamic hinges on Fanning and Hoult's romantic comedy chemistry as Catherine vacillates between wanting Peter dead and having feelings for him, and Hoult's Peter suddenly falling in love with her and wanting to be a good dad to their son However, he is still Every Girl's Worst Boyfriend Ever Peter's days are[...]
I Literally Just Told You: Host Jimmy Carr Pays Contestant Lost Money
I Literally Just Told You is a new comedy game show on Channel 4 in the UK that's fast becoming a hysterically funny, nail-biting, suspenseful piece of reality TV Call it Reality Sitcom, if you will Recently, comedian and host Jimmy Carr gave a contestant £18,000 after a screwup cost the guy the show's prize[...]
Cunk on Earth: Diane Morgan Reprising Character In BBC-Netflix Comedy
Cunk on Earth is the new mockumentary comedy series featuring Philomena Cunk, the hilariously thick pundit and commentator created by and played by British comedian Diane Morgan It marks Cunk's return to the BBC and this time Netflix is co-producing it, which means Cunk will be streaming worldwide to warp the eyeballs and brains of[...]
An Ode To Tik Tok: The Fun Aunt Of The Entertainment World
Below, I'll be listing a couple of accounts, with a featured favorite video, that can help you see what I mean when I say that Tik Tok has the potential to outlast traditional television and streaming. Julian Burzynski (@julianburzynski): @julianburzynski ❤️🍔💚 #bobsburgers #fyp ♬ original sound – Julian Burzynski Lyndsay Grimes (@grimeycreates): @grimeycreates Fueling the[...]
Abbott Elementary: Meet The Staff of ABC's Upcoming Comedy Series
The ups and downs of teaching are evident in the hilarious teaser trailer for the upcoming ABC comedy series, Abbott Elementary, set to premiere on Tuesday, December 7th (9:30-10:00 p.m.) and Tuesday, January 4th (9:00-9:30 p.m.) From creator, executive producer & star Quinta Brunson and executive producers Justin Halpern & Patrick Schumacker comes a workplace comedy following[...]
The Outlaws: Christopher Walken Destroys Banksy Art For Real!
The Outlaws is a shaggy dog comedy series on the BBC in the UK about a bunch group of characters who have nothing in common but have to serve community service sentences together and of course, they can't stand each other Then they discover a bag full of stolen money and they have to figure[...]
Image: Audible
Audible announced a huge slate of 6 new scripted comedy podcasts featuring pretty much every comic you've ever seen or heard of who hasn't been cancelled These podcasts set to release through 2022 They join recently released Audible Original comedies Hot White Heist, Hit Job, Cut and Run, Operation Cordelia, Sorry Charlie Miller, Escape From Virtual Island, A Total Switch[...]
Harlem: First Look & Trailer For Tracy Oliver Prime Video Series
The Amazon Original single-camera comedy will premiere Friday, December 3, with all 10 episodes available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world. Source: Prime Video Created, written, and executive produced by Oliver, Harlem is a new comedy following a group of stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Harlem, New York[...]
Britt's Film Corner: Horror Comedy To Watch (draft)
Comedy and horror films, a weird yet brilliant duo when done well, and sometimes you'll find one that fits your style of comedy but then has little to no horror or even slasher style about it Don't worry, at least about this, because I've got a list of ten horror-comedy films for you to pick[...]
Dear SNL, Always Include 'Please Don't Destroy' Sketches From Now On
I honestly couldn't care less about who hosted, but I did care that a show I love to watch was boosting their comedic prowess with absurdity. Please Don't Destroy – Source: YouTube/ SNL Not since having the height of comedy's transition into the digital age with Lonely Island, have I seen such a unique comedic presence outside[...]